Sydney Girls High School is an academically selective State school located in Surry Hills. The school was established in 1883 and is the oldest State girls school in New South Wales.

The drawing area is very extensive with students coming from all areas of Sydney. Achievements cover academic, sporting, cultural and creative areas with many at national or international level.

The school has excellent resources and it is at the forefront of technology initiatives with an extensive network system providing access to electronic resources. The school places a very high focus on ensuring effective teaching for gifted girls.

The school culture is one of high expectations, where students are safe to take intellectual risks within a very supportive and caring framework.

QTS for teachers qualified in Aus. and NZ

The Department for Education have now confirmed that as of April 1st 2012, teachers whom have qualified in Australia and New Zealand will now be recognised as qualified teachers and awarded Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in England without being required to undertake any further training or assessment.

As well as being eligible to work in the UK, overseas trained teachers (OTTs) will need to have a fully recognised teaching qualification and, in some instances, registration from their country of origin. Teachers can apply for UK Qualified Teachers Status (QTS) by completing the following form: